Animal Crossing: New Horizons has finally brought back one of the most nostalgic features from the series — playable retro games — with its free Version 3.0 update. But there’s a catch: unlike the classic GC original, you’ll need to work for these, and they’re tied to a Nintendo SwitchRead More →
A website providing “free” and “preinstalled” current and retro games is gaining in popularity. But is Steamunlocked safe to use? Quick answer: no, of course it isn’t. Steamunlocked is offering pirated copies of games – from AAA releases to the classics we’re interested in – via a Steam-like website interface.Read More →
Tired of disposable mobile games and endless microtransactions? Wish your iPhone could deliver the depth and atmosphere of a real classic PC game? Good news — it can. Thanks to high-powered Apple silicon, Metal graphics, and a surprisingly rich App Store library, many legendary PC titles are available natively onRead More →
A&R Atelier has announced that Ecco the Dolphin is officially back in development, with several new Ecco projects underway, as suggested when the trademark was revived in 2025. Details are thin for now, but updates will appear on a new official website and Discord channel. That’s the news. The claimRead More →
The A1200 may look like a faithful Amiga 1200 replica, but the real story is what’s under the hood. Retro Games Limited has packed the machine with an ARM-based Linux system running a modified AmiBerry emulator, giving it the power to run even demanding Amiga titles without compromise. YouTube channelRead More →
Looking for the best retro games? We’ve reviewed the top 20 classic titles, first released on NES, Game Boy, SEGA Mega Drive, N64, PC, and in arcades… 1. Super Mario Bros. I have a strained relationship with Mario, but he’s grown on me in recent years. While the old NESRead More →
The new Steam Machine has finally been confirmed by Valve, after much speculation. But will this “living room Steam Deck” be a good option for retro gamers? January 10th, 2026: Heavy indications of the Steam Machine’s pricing have been inadvertently released. It was back in 2014 when I first feltRead More →
The popularity of GOG’s DRM-free catalogue has created a niche for a new wave of what you might call parasitic piracy. A fresh contender, GOG-unlocked, is gaining traction by promising free, “preinstalled” versions of games—particularly the retro classics the community loves. But is GOG-unlocked safe to use? Quick answer: no,Read More →
A new technical analysis of the recently released Analogue 3D has raised questions about some of the system’s marketing claims, with early testing suggesting differences in timing and compatibility compared to original Nintendo 64 hardware. The discussion comes at a time when a big-hitting alternative, the ModRetro M64, is alsoRead More →
